CVE-2026-5077 Details
Description
The Total theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via post titles in versions up to, and including, 2.2.1 due to insufficient output escaping when rendering the_title() inside HTML attribute context in the home blog section template. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. Exploitation requires the malicious post to be published and displayed with a featured image in the Home Page blog section.
A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the Total theme for WordPress, affecting versions through 2.2.1. The issue arises from inadequate output escaping when the post title is rendered within HTML attributes in the home blog section template. This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers with contributor-level access or higher to inject arbitrary scripts into posts, which are executed when users view the affected pages. Exploitation requires the malicious post to be published and displayed with a featured image in the Home Page blog section.
Users can update to version 2.2.2 or a newer patched version to address this vulnerability.
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Assessed May 2, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed May 4, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/320590/total | [email protected] | Source CodeVendor |
| https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/b1749bef-0952-4530-b607-4574765d2700?source=cve | [email protected] | AdvisoryRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| HashThemes Total | All versions |
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 2, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |